Tuesday, May 26, 2009

I get it.

Every bride is the prettiest bride I've ever seen. Every first dance is accompanied by the best song I've ever heard. At every reception I think, "It doesn't get any more fun than this!" And with every bride and groom I meet I think, "There is no one more perfect for one another than these two are for each other."
I know I'm in the right business.
I know I'm in the right business because I never get sick of Canon in D, nor do I ever resist the Electric Slide. I know I'm in the right business because I truly feel like I'm doing something worthwhile. I'm making a difference in the lives of others. I know I'm in the right business when every weekend I'm fighting back tears of overwhelming happiness. Whether it's Ali and Chris at the alter bowing their foreheads together in prayer, James' sister singing an Irish prayer to him and Alicia, or Meghan and Jason wildly jumping up and down, dancing and singing "I Want You to Want Me," and laughing hysterically — I cry. Every time I cry. I can't even begin to describe the undeniable joy that comes over me. And at the end of the night, after twelve grueling hours of crouching into unimaginable positions to get the perfect shot, I hug the parents of the bride and groom, who've adopted me as one of their own for the day, and say my thank yous; I load up my gear, drive home, and no matter how exhausted I am, I'm still unable to wipe the grin off my face and that's when I think, "I can't imagine doing anything else during this season of my life."
I get it.
I completely get it. I live for these moments. I live to capture these emotions and show people the light they exude.
Thank you to all of my brides, grooms, and parents for blessing me — blessing me with your trust, honesty, and candidness. Thank you for giving me the best "job" on the planet.

— With love,
René

5 comments:

Chantelle said...

Now I'm going to cry! You are such an amazing person!

Unknown said...

THANK YOU Rene Tate for being the amazing photographer that you are! Moments are captured because of you and although we can't go back in time, we can through your photographs! We can remember those smilies and momemts of sheer cheer! ;) THE WORLD SHOULD THANK YOU!

LeAnne Brooks said...

Thank you! You gave Casey and I some beautiful and amazing memories to look at everyday. You captured our day so perfectly that when I look back on the pictures its like I'm living that day all over again! Your the best and I couldn't be more happier and thankful!

Jodi said...

Beautifully said Tater. I think the world would be a much better place if everyone felt the same way about their chosen profession.

James&Alicia said...

And we wouldn't have wanted any other person in the whole world to capture the most important moments of our lives!!